The theatrical charity, Acting for Others, has announced the winners of the Golden Bucket Awards 2025. The ceremony, held at the Prince of Wales Theatre and hosted by Carl Mullaney, concluded with a performance by Stefan Bednarczyk. The awards celebrate all the supporters and fundraisers who have helped the charity raise vital funds since 2020 through bucket collections across UK theatres and various events throughout the year.
Full List of Winners
Fabulous Fundraising Award Presented by Rob Houchen & Layton Williams This award is for the most inventive way of fundraising for Acting for Others. Winner: Backstage Curry
Special Recognition Award Presented by Su Pollard This award is for someone who has made an outstanding contribution to Acting for Others with fundraisers over the years, and their support is invaluable. Winner: The Noel Coward Foundation
Fantastic Front of House Award Presented by Kim Ismay & Annette Badland Winner: The Menier Chocolate Factory – The Cabinet Minister
The Golden Bucket Award – Regional Presented by Robert Lindsay This is the regional theatre that raised the most in the 2024 Theatre collections. Winner: Aylesbury Waterside
The Golden Bucket Award – London Presented by Samantha Bond This is the London theatre that raised the most in the 2024 Theatre collections. Winner: The Book of Mormon, Prince of Wales Theatre – Raising over £21,000
Acting for Others provides financial and emotional support to all those working in theatrical professions in times of need through the 14-member charities. The Acting for Others charities include Actor’s Children’s Trust, Dancers’ Career Development, Denville Hall, Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, Equity Charitable Trust, Evelyn Norris Trust, SafetyCurtain, King George V Fund for Actors and Actresses, Ralph and Meriel Richardson Foundation, Dance Professionals Fund, The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund, The Royal Theatrical Fund, Theatre Chaplaincy UK, and The Theatrical Guild.
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